2/25/13

Hi friends.I've been a bit stuck in the winter doldrums and oh so tired of my winter mantel look. And yet a really springy look wouldn't fit yet with the piles of snow outside my window.So I tried my hand at a burlap wreath. I had been wanting to for such a long time and when I found this red/check ribbon I thought why not.Well it's easy according to other's but not so much for me. Burlap is a bit messy and it took me awhile to get the hang of the weaving and looping.However I think I rather like it and the red adds a pop to my mantel.

I shopped the house and a little thrift store for more pops of red.The only new to me things are the little bird house and the red planter.

And the cute little red clock! Actually my hubby whipped this up so that he could show his Exploratory class one of the options they have. This class is mainly made up of Freshmen students and they build more of a beginner project. They only have 4 weeks so it needs to be done fairly quickly. He is going to add something extra around the face of the clock too.

If you live at Applestone Cottage you need to have an apple box!I bought this quite awhile ago when it was on 90% clearance.

A thrift store birdhouse and my little white birdie.

A red planter and a few other accessories for a little more pop.

I looked all over the Internet for tutorials on making a burlap wreath. Let me say there is no shortage but some are easier to follow than others.The one I like the best is hereThe pictures and tutorial are pretty easy to follow along.If your like me you will sit right by your computer screen with burlap and wreath in hand until you can get the hang of it.So that's my burlap wreath tip...just give it a try, my total cost was about $11.50 for material, wreath and the big heavy ribbon.

SOOO pretty! You did great with your mantel and this wreath is so cute!I would love if you link this wonderful post to my party. It is open until Easter and I will Feature as we go on Facebook and Pinterest. XOIsabellehttp://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/2013/02/death-by-chocolate-recipes-and-link.html

You did a fantastic job on your wreath...so cheery above your mantel. This SE Wisconsin girl is miffed at the groundhog also...we are expecting 6in. of snow tonight. Here's the thing....I am a high school para, so I wouldn't mind a snow day, but mother nature's timing has not cooperated this year!Jane

What a beautiful and interesting fireplace you have!!!! The wreath turned out great! Especially the red touches... and how you continued the color on the mantle. I love the look of burlap but it is very very messy. Your wreath was worth the mess! Happy and bright!

Cindy, I love how all of this brightens up your pretty stone fireplace. I had seen the wreath on FB and fell in love with it immediately. That clock is wonderful! After he shows his students, he WILL bring it back for you to put on the mantel, right? Your apple box is the perfect centerpiece for your mantel. It brightened my day to see this "happy" mantel scape. laurie

I think it turned out really well...very pretty. Last year Dee Dee (d dzine) made one and I tried to copy hers. Hers was gorgeous...mine went in the trash. I just don't have a craft gene...once in a while something works, but lots of times it doesn't!

Your wreath is adorable, Cindy! It is the perfect touch on your mantel with all your other fun accessories. We are definitely jumping right into Spring here in AZ but sure hope it sticks around for awhile. Mother Nature sometimes just gives us a small taste of Spring and plunges us right into Summer....lol!

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Welcome to Applestone Cottage. My husband Dan and I bought this cottage in the hills of Western Wisconsin 2 years ago. My husband Dan is a building construction and woodworking teacher at our local high school. He loves to build and I love to decorate on a shoe-string budget. With an empty nest looming, we wanted to take our life in a new direction. We found our little stone cottage on 2 acres surrounded by apple trees. Hence, Applestone Cottage began. Please join us as we turn on little cottage in the country into an inviting little home. Cindy